An ontario government grant of about 120 000 that is going toward a giant rubber duck for canada 150 celebrations is ruffling some feathers.
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A six storey tall giant yellow inflatable duck is proving to be an easy target for ridicule after it was revealed canada 150 funding would go toward paying its six figure rental fee.
Giant rubber duck returns to canada for toronto redpath waterfront festival mama duck a k a the world s largest rubber duck is making her big return.
The six storey tall 13 600 kilogram yellow duck is.
The giant rubber duck was last at the festival in 2016.
Rubber duck is a series of several giant floating sculptures of yellow rubber ducks designed by dutch artist florentijn hofman which have appeared in many cities around the world including hong kong pittsburgh toronto kaohsiung baku and sydney each rubber duck is recreated anew locally as his public art is intended to be temporary.
Pcs call 120k ontario government grant for giant rubber duck a waste of money the ontario government gave the festival an approximately 120 000 grant which opposition politicians.
Standing 61 feet tall 79 feet wide 89 feet long and weighing in at 30 000 pounds this will be the first time the duck has ever been to canada.
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The now infamous giant rubber duck has drifted into toronto s habourfront ahead of canada 150 celebrations.
Other highlights include showcasing over 10 tall ships deck tours day sails live music and more.
The world s largest rubber duck is joining the ontario 150 tour to celebrate canada s 150 during the summer of 2017.